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‘Bill Opens Up Generation Sector To Competition’
The Electricity Bill being tabled today [Dec 16] in the House of Assembly facilitates the implementation of a new regulatory framework for the electricity sector, Minister of Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons said, adding that the “Bill opens up the generation sector to competition.” “This Bill facilitates the implementation... Read more of this article
52 Customers Out Of Power In Prospect Area
At 6:31am this morning [Oct 21] a major fault in an electrical vault occurred resulting in power outages to 52 customers in the Prospect area, and it is anticipated that power will be restored late this afternoon. A spokesperson said, “BELCO would like to advise that at 6:31am a major fault in an electrical vault occurred resulting in power outages... Read more of this article
BELCO: 60 Customers Remain Without Power
[Updated] BELCO crews are continuing to work to restore services to all customers following the passing of Hurricane Joaquin, with “just over 100″ customers remaining without power. A spokesperson said, “As of last night there were 17 customers without electricity. That number shot up during the night and is now just over 100. Some... Read more of this article
BELCO: 46 Customers Remain Without Power
[Updated] BELCO began the day with approximately 500 customers without electricity, and crews are continuing to work on major branch lines where restoration often requires extensive work, but affects a higher number of customers. A spokesperson said, “Today’s weather report indicates mostly good conditions, which should enable our crews to continue... Read more of this article
BELCO: 500 Customers Remain Without Power
[Updated] As of 9:00am this morning [Oct 6] 2,300 customers remained without power following the passage of Hurricane Joaquin. A BELCO spokesperson said, “As of last night all mainline circuits had been restored and all schools have supply. As of 9:00am this morning 2,300 remained without power. “At this stage of restoration it is very common... Read more of this article
Truck Pulls Down Wires, Damages Property & Car
This morning [Sept 3] a truck traveling on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish came into contact with low hanging wires, causing the utility pole to fall onto a nearby property, which resulted in some structural damage to a nearby residence, bus shelter and unoccupied motorcar. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:20am this morning [Sept 3] police... Read more of this article
“Open Conversation” On Draft Electricity Bill
The Department of Energy said they “invite the public to participate in an open conversation about the draft Electricity Bill 2015. The event will be held at Heritage Hall, 59 Dundonald Street, Hamilton Tuesday August 11th at 6:00 pm. “The evening will include a presentation by the Director of the Department of Energy and representatives... Read more of this article
Electricity Bill Tabled, Consultation To Follow
Minister of Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons provided an overview of the draft Electricity Bill in the House of Assembly today [July 17], saying it is being tabled as a consultation document with the intention of soliciting further input prior to submitting a final Bill. Dr Gibbons said, “The draft Electricity Bill tabled earlier today closely... Read more of this article
BELCO Submits Request To Increase Rates
BELCO has submitted a request to the Energy Commission for approval to vary its charges and pricing which would result in rate increases, the Energy Commission said today [July 3]. A spokesperson said, “The public are advised that in accordance with Part 3, Section 12 of the Energy Act 2009, BELCO has submitted a request to the Energy Commission... Read more of this article
Harvest The Energy Of Wind, Solar & Hydrogen
Craig Looby of Urban Maximum Industries [UMI] said that for the last two years UMI and Hydrogen411 Technology have been researching and developing a plan to reach energy independence for Bermuda by 2025, with the concept being to harvest the energy of wind, solar and hydrogen from sea water. The company said, “The bottom line in any economy is... Read more of this article
National Electricity Sector Policy Of Bermuda
Minister of Economic Development, Dr Grant Gibbons started off the debate today [June 26] in the House of Assembly on the National Electricity Sector Policy of Bermuda, calling it a ”significant milestone in the evolution of Bermuda’s energy policies.” Dr Gibbons said, “Bermuda’s Electricity Sector is the most significant component... Read more of this article
Power Restored After Weather Related Outage
Approximately 800 customers in the Fractious Street area lost power this morning [June 6] following a weather related power outage. A BELCO spokesperson said, “This morning, during stormy weather, an outage occurred at 9:07am, affecting approximately 800 customers in the Fractious Street area. Power was restored to those customers at 11:20am.” “BELCO... Read more of this article
National Electricity Sector Policy For Bermuda
Minister of Economic Development Grant Gibbons tabled the Ministry of Economic Development’s new National Electricity Sector Policy for Bermuda in the House of Assembly today [June 5]. “This Policy comes after many months of research, analysis and consultation, led by the Department of Energy, with assistance from the Ministry’s energy and... Read more of this article
BELCO Files Submission To Raise Base Rates
Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today filed a submission with the Energy Commission to increase its rates for electricity service. The company said, “The filing is in accordance with the Bermuda Energy Commission’s June 2014 directive for BELCO to file a Base Rate Case no later than September 1, 2015. The filing proposes an increase... Read more of this article
58 Year Old Woman Denies Diverting Electricity
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [May 18], a 58-year-old woman was granted $3,000 bail after she denied diverting electricity. Ms Thyra Warner pleaded not guilty to unlawfully entering a dwelling on 26th November 2014 and dishonestly diverting electricity, to an unknown value, between December 2013 and November 2014. Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo... Read more of this article
Public Meetings To Be Held For Electrical Trade
The Department of Workforce Development is inviting all architects, electricians and building contractors to attend a series of public meetings for the electrical trade, to be hosted by Current Code Electrical Consultants and Technical Engineers. The next meeting in the series, entitled “Review of the 2014 Bermuda Residential Building Code and Code... Read more of this article
